Finding the Third Proportional to 105,418 and 163,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,418 and 163,054 is: 252,201.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,418 : 163,054 = 163,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,418/163,054 = 163,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,418x = 163,054 × 163,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,418x = 26,586,606,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,586,606,916/105,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,201.78
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